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Top 15 Isle of Skye Tours in Inverness

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The 15 best isle of skye tours in Inverness you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness - Sligachan brings Skye’s stories into view
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Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

1.Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,236 reviews · from $94Our pick

Leave Inverness at 7:45 a.m. for a full day through the Highlands, with stops at Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, Sligachan, the Old Man of Storr, Quiraing, and Kilt Rock. Guides such as Iain, Emma, Craig, Amber, and Torquil add local stories, history, and humor.

“Harrison was awesome, and really knowledgeable about the area! This was truly an unforgettable experience I could not recommend it enough! Just a PSA make sure you are exactly on time or you will get left behind”

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The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness - Loch Ness begins the morning
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The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness

2.The Ultimate Isle of Skye Day Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,135 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $151

This 12-hour WOW Scotland tour takes you from central Inverness to Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, Portree, Kilt Rock, the Old Man of Storr, and the Fairy Pools. Expect a small coach, live storytelling, long scenic drives, and a 1.5-mile walk at the pools. Guides may include Andrew, Tim, Colin, or Murdoch.

“Our driver was wonderful, funny and very informative. He kept us entertained and was able to give us some silence to relax and enjoy the view.”

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Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness - Leaving Inverness and following Thomas Telford’s route
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Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

3.Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,065 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Inverness to the Isle of Skye with a private kilted guide such as Andrew, Mike, Niall, or Malcolm. You’ll see Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, and the Old Man of Storr in about nine hours, with hotel pickup in Inverness or along the route.

“Graham was an excellent guide. Places we stopped at, e.g. the castle Dunvegan. We enthusiastically recommend this tour.”

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Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness - Loch Ness begins the morning
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Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

4.Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 796 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $69

Travel from Inverness in a 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a local driver-guide to Eilean Donan Castle and the Isle of Skye. You’ll stop at Loch Ness, Portree, Kilt Rock, the Old Man of Storr, and the Quiraing, with time for photos, lunch, and short walks.

“It’s a long trip with plenty of stops . Great sites and very good driver. Busses could be upgraded to something more modern”

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Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness - Crossing the Skye Bridge to Broadford and Kyleakin
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Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness

5.Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 385 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67Best value

Take an 11.5-hour minivan trip from Inverness across the Highlands and Skye. You’ll see Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, Kilt Rock, the Cuillin Hills, and Sligachan Old Bridge, with stories from guides such as David, Chris, Jamie, and Rory.

“The bus was very crowded. We were added on for 1 day of a three day tour out of Edinburg so were not really part of the group. Since it was very wet not so good for jumping in/out of the bus. It would have been nice to adjust tour to spend an additional hour Poetree. Expensive for a long wet ride.”

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Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness - Kyleakin and the Skye Bridge
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Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

6.Day tour to Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 301 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $95

Join Highland Experience Tours for a full-day small-group trip from Inverness to the Isle of Skye and Fairy Pools. Your driver-guide handles the route while you visit Loch Ness, Portree, Sligachan Old Bridge, and Eilean Donan Castle. Guides may include Steven, David, Graham, Natalie, or Kieran.

“We had awesome time on this artfully curated adventure with Steven from Inverness. We had perfect amount of time to enjoy the attractions, very smooth drive and lots of cultural immersion”

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Inverness: 2-Day Isle of Skye, The Fairy Pools & Highland Castles - Day one: lochs, castles, cliffs, and the Trotternish ridge
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Inverness: 2-Day Isle of Skye, The Fairy Pools & Highland Castles

7.2-Day Isle of Skye, The Fairy Pools & Highland Castles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 225 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $223

Travel from Inverness to the Isle of Skye with a driver-guide, stopping at Dunvegan Castle, the Quiraing, Kilt Rock, the Old Man of Storr, Fairy Pools, and Eilean Donan Castle. You spend the night in Portree, ride in a small group of up to 19, and hear live stories along the way.

“Stuart amused us with his humor and enlightened us with his vast knowledge of Scottish history, legend, and myth. He was kind and always ready to be of assistance if needed.”

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3 Day Isle of Skye and Jacobite Steam Train Tour from Inverness - Day two: Skye’s dramatic north and west
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3 Day Isle of Skye and Jacobite Steam Train Tour from Inverness

8.3 Day Isle of Skye and Jacobite Steam Train Tour from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 3 days (approx.)

Spend three busy days exploring Skye and the Highlands from Inverness, with breakfast, a driver-guide, and a Jacobite Steam Train ticket included. Expect Fairy Pools, the Quiraing, Culloden, Clava Cairns, and small-group transport for up to 16 people. Guides such as Torquil and Duffy add local stories along the way.

“Torquil was a phenomenal guide through the highlands providing anecdotes and additional details from growing up in the highlands! He added so many additional details and stops throughout of fun things to look at that are easy to miss when you’re driving through. Would absolutely book again, Torquil made the trip!”

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Skye Explorer Hiking Day Tour - From Loch Ness to Eilean Donan Castle
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Skye Explorer Hiking Day Tour

9.Skye Explorer Hiking Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $179

Spend 13 hours exploring Skye with WOW Scotland, leaving Inverness at 7:45 am in a small group of up to 19. Guides such as Murdoch and Tim combine Highland stories with walks at Sligachan, the Quiraing, and Old Man of Storr. Lunch can be pre-ordered from a local Skye bakery.

“Tim was such a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and efficient and made the entire experience great. Highly recommend if you are looking to book a tour for Isle of Skye.”

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Isle of Skye Adventure from Inverness - Glen Shiel puts the journey in context
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Isle of Skye Adventure from Inverness

10.Isle of Skye Adventure from Inverness

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $490

John, a Highlander in a kilt, leads this private 12-hour Skye trip from Inverness for groups of 3 to 7. You choose a North-East route with the Old Man of Storr or Quiraing, or a South-West route with the Fairy Pools, Dunvegan Castle, and Talisker Distillery. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“11/10 experience with John on our Isle of Skye tour. This is definitely the way to go if you’re wanting to see Isle of Skye, especially as a day trip from Inverness. We were able to customize our day & see everything we wanted to see & hike. 100% worth it not to have to worry about driving. John knew all the best places to stop, & the best places for the most beautiful & memorable photos. The car was clean & comfortable. John was kind, considerate, & hilarious; we were laughing the entire time! John is from the highlands and was a wealth of knowledge; a huge plus because…”

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Isle of Skye Day Tour - Loch Ness begins the journey
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Isle of Skye Day Tour

11.Isle of Skye Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Spend about 10 hours touring Skye from Inverness in a private vehicle with a local driver-guide such as Keith, Gus, John, or Kenny. Expect Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, Portree, Kilt Rock, the Quiraing, and more, with room to request changes such as the Fairy Pools.

“The total experience, the scenery , the castles the knowledge of our guide and driver Ryan is fantastic, Best hide ever.”

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Isle of Skye and the Fairy Pools Tour - Eilean Donan Castle and the road to Skye
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Isle of Skye and the Fairy Pools Tour

12.Isle of Skye and the Fairy Pools Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $276

Travel from Inverness to Skye with a private driver-guide such as Billy, Martin, Michael, Roy, or Donald. Expect a long but flexible day with Loch Ness, Eilean Donan Castle, the Fairy Pools, Portree, scenic stops, and the option to adjust the route for your group.

“What a GREAT time we had on the Isle of Skye. Our guide, Michael, absolutely made this trip for us. His knowledge of both the Isle and Scottish history is unmatched. His love of country is inspirational. He took us places that the bigger tour busses were unable to venture too. He was very patient as we navigated the rocky beach looking for the dinosaur footprints, which we found! The stories and tales he told were a lot of fun. We packed a lot into one day and it was all worth it.”

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Full-Day Private Guided Shennachies Road to Isles and Skye Tour - Eilean Donan Castle and Kyle of Lochalsh
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Full-Day Private Guided Shennachies Road to Isles and Skye Tour

13.Full-Day Private Guided Shennachies Road to Isles and Skye Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $479

Join Gordon, a kilt-wearing Highland guide and traditional storyteller, for a private 12-hour trip from Inverness to Skye. Expect Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle views, Eilean Donan, the Fairy Pools, Portree, wildlife stops, local stories, and room to shape the day around your interests.

“We can’t say enough good things about Gordon! He’s a great tour guide, phenomenal story teller, and all around good guy to get to know! He made sure we could see as much as we could fit into our day, but also let us spend as much time in the different places as we wanted. Not if, but when we come back to the Scottish Highlands we will be booking with him again!”

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Private Bespoke Skye Tour - Kilt Rock is a quick hit of coastal drama
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Private Bespoke Skye Tour

14.Private Bespoke Skye Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $582

Spend about 10.5 hours exploring Skye in a private vehicle from Inverness. Your guide may be Gordon, Jim, Carol, Kenny, or Callum, depending on the date. Shape the day around Portree, Kilt Rock, the Old Man of Storr, Quiraing, Fairy Glen, and the Cuillins.

“Gordon was our private tour guide for a full day excursion around the Isle of Skye, and we really couldn’t have asked for a better experience. He picked us up from our hotel, worked with us on a strategy to accommodate our wishes to see specRead more”

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Private Tour to Skye, Fairy Pools, Portree and The Fairy Glen - Crossing the Skye Bridge toward the Cuillins
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Private Tour to Skye, Fairy Pools, Portree and The Fairy Glen

15.Private Tour to Skye, Fairy Pools, Portree and The Fairy Glen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Travel from Inverness to Skye with a private guide such as Lawrence, Billy, or Graham. See Eilean Donan Castle, cross the Skye Bridge, walk to the Fairy Pools and Fairy Glen, and stop in Portree. Expect a long day, changeable weather, snacks, water, and flexible photo stops.

“We had a wonderful trip on our journey to Skye. The price point was a bit expensive, and we feel it was worth it. Graham was our tour guide and he was lovely. Kind, considerate, accommodating and informative. He tailored the trip to our interests and needs. I think mom said it the best: it felt like we were traveling with a local friend. Highly recommend him!! We were very grateful for our rainpants, raincoats and waterproof shoes (hoka GTX) in the fair pools. It was rainy and windy and ultimately n return to the van still felt dry. Graham was great to coordinate a lunch at The Old Inn…”

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